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Edinburgh -- Scotland

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Committee Papers, 1962-1985

 Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/A
Scope and Contents This consists of incomplete sets of papers for a variety of Committees, relevant to the development of the University of Edinburgh, in which Percy Johnson-Marshall participated: papers of the City of Edinburgh Working Party on Major Highway Planning, (1963-1983) papers of the University of Edinburgh Works and Buildings Committee, (1973-1985) papers of the University of...
Dates: 1962-1985

Development of Bristo Square: discussion notes, 1978

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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/5.2
Scope and Contents This file contains discussion notes by Percy Johnson-Marshall, in his role as planning consultant to the University of Edinburgh. These cover the New Pedestrian Square at McEwan Hall ( 1978) and Lothian Street / Potter Row Realignment ( 1978) . Architectural drawings, maps and landscape plans are also included. Some of...
Dates: 1978

Development of Bristo Square: general administration files, 1976-1980

 File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/5.1
Scope and Contents This file contains the contents of 4 files dealing with the conception, design and development of Bristo Square as part of the University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962). Each file covers an individual year: 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1980. There is no file for 1977. The contents include draft and finished plans, architectural drawings, scenic drawings, reports and plans for an ideas competition. Detailed estimates for the cost of the project are included. Relevant University of...
Dates: 1976-1980

Edinburgh University CDA: Faculty of Music, Law, Divinity, Veterinary, 1965-1973

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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/4.1
Scope and Contents The contents of this original file entitled "Edinburgh University CDA: Faculty of Music, Law, Divinity, Veterinary" consists of general correspondence, sub-committee papers and minutes relating to the implementation of the University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962) and other development works relating to the buildings in the relevant faculties. These include papers relating to three sub-committees of the University Development Committee: the New College, Phase II Project...
Dates: 1965-1973

George Square redevelopment: general correspondence, 1969-1973

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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/6.1
Scope and Contents

Contents of a slim file relating to different aspects of the project to redevelop George Square undertaken by Percy Johnson-Marshall & Associates. It contains correspondence, both internal and external to the University of Edinburgh, and some papers relating to the University of Edinburgh Works and Buildings Committee Sub-committee on Grounds Maintenance.

Dates: 1969-1973

Papers of the University of Edinburgh Development Committee, 1962-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/A/3
Scope and Contents

Papers of the University of Edinburgh Development Committee consists of:


  1. committee papers and reports, (1962)
  2. committee minutes and papers, (1976-1984)
  3. miscellaneous sub-committee papers, (1978-1985)
  4. Old College courtyard and stone cleaning, (1976-1978)
Dates: 1962-1985

Papers of the University of Edinburgh Works and Buildings Committee, 1973-1985

 Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/A/2
Scope and Contents

Papers of the University of Edinburgh Works and Buildings Committee consists of:


  1. minutes and correspondence, (1973-1978)
  2. committee papers, (1979-1985)
  3. subcommittee papers, (1972-1974)
  4. subcommittee and Working Party papers, (1984-1985)
  5. miscellaneous papers, (1976-1985)
Dates: 1973-1985

University of Edinburgh CDA: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, 1975-1976

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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/4.3
Scope and Contents

The contents of this original file entitled "University of Edinburgh CDA: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences" consists a few notes regarding a possible lease of the Outlook Tower and departmental moves, across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, due to building work related to the implementation of the University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962).

Dates: 1975-1976

University of Edinburgh CDA: Faculty of Medicine, 1973-1977

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Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/4.2
Scope and Contents The contents of this original file entitled "University of Edinburgh CDA: Faculty of Medicine" consists of general correspondence, sub-committee papers and minutes relating to construction of the medical library for the Faculty of Medicine, as part of the implementation of the University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962) . Papers include correspondence concerning the case for and against the demolition of 10-14 George Square and papers of the North George Square Medical...
Dates: 1973-1977

University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area (1962): architectural model, 1962

 File — Object PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/1.5 (model)
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/1.5
Scope and Contents 1:500 scale architectural model of University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area, 1962 built for University of Edinburgh Development Committee by the Department of Architecture, under the direction of Percy Johnson-Marshall. The model measures W 184 cm x L 201 cm x H 30 cm and centres on the George Square area of the University. It features removable buildings and sections for demonstrating possible development options. The model was on display in the "An Expanding University"...
Dates: 1962